It wasn’t that long ago that today’s guest found himself in the ER wondering whether he’d just suffered a heart attack.

This despite the fact that he was a marathon running, healthy eating, 32-years-young man. What in the world?!

The good news for Jeff Sanders is it was actually something relatively minor (an esophageal spasm, accompanied by shortness of breath, according to doctors). This scary-at-the-time episode, it turns out, was brought on by overwork and stress.

Jeff’s body was trying to tell him something. It was time to make some dramatic changes. This is where you and I reap the benefits. Jeff has indeed made some major changes since then and learned that, while caffeine and little sleep work when it comes to getting things done, they only work temporarily. Then what?

That’s what Jeff and I spend the better part of our time today chatting about.

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In today’s episode, I ask Jeff to share about:

• Methods for filtering all the incoming….invitations, new ideas, and projects
• Help with blocking distractions to ensure your important work gets done
• How you can schedule a sabbatical, even if you work a full-time job
• …and plenty more!

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Jeff’s Latest Book

You can pre-order The Free-Time Formula: Finding Happiness, Focus, and Productivity No Matter How Busy You Are right now!

Jeff in Action

Books Jeff Recommends

Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals by Michael Hyatt

The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield

Turning Pro: Tap Your Inner Power and Create Your Life’s Work by Steven Pressfield

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